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Mrs. Mary Jo Bell
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mjbell2@windstream.net
East Carter R2 Middle School
Hometown:
Ellsinore
Class Information:
Room Number: Art
Students per Class: 450
Class Description:
I teach three sections of K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade one time per week for 50 minutes. I also teach Middle School (7th & 8th grade) and High School Art 1, 2, 3 and 4 every day.
Position:
Art Teacher
Needs:
Materials and equipment for our art classes and more technology for our art program.
My Philosophy:
Always do your best!
Personal Information:
About Me:
I've been teaching 29 years and have successfully earned four grants. I believe that art and music are a vital part of a good education.
College and Degrees:
AA Degree at TRCC, BS & Masters in Arts Education at SEMO University.
Activities:
Grant Writing, Art Web Page Design, Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, Knitting, Reading, Taking Care of My Furry Friends, Listening To Music and Playing Music With My Son, Attending Church, Visiting with Friends & Family, etc.
Favorite Books:
I read a variety of books. My favorite authors are Frank Yerby, Stephen King and Peter Straub, Dean Koontz, Tami Hoag, Mary Higgins Clark, James Patterson, etc.
Favorite Quotes:
Faith is the Substance Of Things Hoped For And The Evidence of Things Not Seen
Interests:
Art, Music by my son Pride Wilder and by Aerosmith, Technology, Reading, Knitting, Antiques & Collectibles (www.ratpackranch.com),etc. I'm an active member of Dixtrict 11 of the Missouri Art Education Association and I am a member of the National Art Education Association, MSTA, and I'm a STAR Discovery Educator.
Employment History:
29 years at East Carter Co. R-2 School
Why Do I Teach?:
I love to learn and I want my students to love learning. With teaching, I learn new things each day too!
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 69 %
Average number of students in class:: 20 students
Number of students I teach:: 400 students